Chondrocanthus acicularis

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Chondrocanthus acicularis, formerly known as Gigartina acicularis, is a species of the lower shore growing on rock and may, as was the case here, form quite a dense springy turf.

Identifications

Likely ID

Chondrocanthus acicularis 3:35 pm 24/11/12 JoC

Confidence: I'm as sure as I can be.

Notes: The erect fronds of this red seaweed arch over and often form secondary attachments. The fronds are compressed and 1–2 mm wide with pointed apices. Branching patterns are variable; here it is pinnate.